Chapter 295: Su Changqing's Dao and Principles!
The Wen Emperor personally arrived, and the sound of his teachings resonated.
A majestic aura descended from the heavens, hovering behind Su Changqing.
Countless eyes from Central State gazed at this scene, filled with awe.
"Anomaly revealed once more! My heavens, in just a brief moment, the Wen Emperor has acted twice!"
"Indeed! This is the Wen Emperor's presence itself; such words hold the weight of Confucianism's future!"
"How terrifying! What level has Su Changqing's Confucian mastery reached..."
All the Confucian cultivators present were shocked by the spectacular anomalies of heaven and earth.
In the past, it was a rarity for a poem or saying to cause an anomaly in the Wen Emperor's statue even once in many years.
Yet now, Su Changqing appeared for barely a quarter of an hour and triggered two anomalies.
This profound Confucian mastery was terrifying, leaving all Confucian cultivators present in awe.
However, compared to the anomalies that many Confucian cultivators cared about, the Academy and the Court faction paid more attention to those two supreme sayings!
"As heaven maintains vigor... a gentleman should strive for self-improvement unceasingly!"
Shu Han, with eyes full of shock and ineffable excitement,
"Good! Such excellent words! The solution that even the teacher couldn't find was broken by Changqing in a single phrase!"
"Hahaha, to rely on the court?"
"A gentleman should be self-reliant! How can relying on others achieve the Great Way!"
Bo Gu, Yin Feng, and all the Confucian cultivators present in the Academy showed faces of excitement and excitement.
Su Changqing revealed the true principles and doctrines contained within the Academy!
They depend on no one, cultivating themselves, exercising their hearts, strengthening their nature, being self-reliant and independent.
Just like the heaven's dome, they strive for self-improvement, are firm and outstanding, and work hard to become strong!
Self-reliance is cultivating oneself.
The next phrase, 'Earth's potential is vast; a gentleman should carry with great virtues', signifies cultivating one's heart and understanding one's nature!
True gentlemen should be as solid and harmonious as the earth, increasing in virtue and bearing all things.
In just two phrases, it encapsulates what it means to be a Confucian cultivator, what it means to be a gentleman!
"Even the teacher could not find a solution, yet Changqing's answer is... perfect!"
Bo Gu looked at the young man standing tall in the center of the literary stage and praised:
"These two supreme sayings, Confucian cultivators across the world will remember day and night, adhering to them!"
Everyone in the Academy nodded, without any disagreement.
They knew well that these supreme sayings were not merely excellent phrases.
They nearly pointed out the direction for advancement for Confucian cultivators worldwide, setting an example of what it means to be a gentleman.
This holds indescribable importance for the future development of Confucianism.
Suffice it to say, these two supreme sayings alone are enough for Su Changqing to enter the literary hall, receiving the incense and kneeling veneration of Confucian cultivators worldwide!
...
At this moment, the members of the Academy were visibly excited and invigorated.
The ideological dispute between the Court faction and the Academy would conclude after today.
The outcome was a complete victory for the Academy.
Yet, many great scholars of the Court faction had yet to recover from being moved by those excellent phrases.
They muttered and recited softly, the more they read, the more they perceived the profound reason contained within, infinitely evocative.
Compared to relying on the court, it seemed self-reliance and independence were the true, bright path!
More importantly...
The Wen Emperor himself incarnated, bestowing his voice!
Facing the Wen Emperor's recognition, they had no confidence to refute.
In the ideological dispute, they lost disastrously.
"This child..."
The Patriarch of the Mu family looked at Su Changqing, with eyes filled with shock and murderous intent, "must not live!"
Many great scholars present did not speak, but their eyes flickered with cold glints.
They were wrong, but having reached this point, there was no chance to turn back.
In the dispute of orthodoxies, if the Academy side wins, would there be a place for them?
In the past, the struggle was about ideology.
But from now on, it was a struggle for life; if they did not win, they would die!
"Ah... if only we had known this earlier..."
Mo Lan and Yi Xian, two great scholars who had a past fate with Su Changqing, exchanged glances and saw the regret in each other's eyes.
If they could do it all over again... perhaps they wouldn't choose the Court.
...
"This child... truly is a great talent."
All the observing experts, whether of the Demon Race or other forces, secretly praised.
They did not practice Confucianism, but the words Su Changqing spoke resonated deeply with them, creating an epiphany.
Everyone could see by now that Su Changqing's Confucian mastery was likely beyond anyone's imagination.
Most Confucian cultivators in the city of Central State had initially joined the Court faction.
But now, they began to ponder whether their choice was right or wrong.
All Confucians were silent, as the direction of the winds seemed to be quietly shifting.
"Relying on others is ultimately a lesser path."
"Only by striving for self-improvement and carrying with great virtues is the grand and imposing path."
Su Changqing's expression was calm, and his words, though not loud, reached the ears of the Confucians.
He did not carry himself with the loftiness of victory, but more like a teaching educator.
Even now, he wished to uplift Confucianism a bit more.
Most of these people were deceived by the Court faction.
If they could turn back from the brink, there was still hope.
"Sly tongue!"
Mu Yun was utterly panicked at this moment. He looked at the many pondering Confucian cultivators and spoke harshly,
"How can you believe his words! He is a dark creature, an enemy of the whole world!"
"Have you forgotten the scene of that dark incident on the division stage!"
After speaking, Mu Yun looked at Su Changqing, gritting his teeth and saying:
"No matter how much reasoning you can give, you cannot deny your identity as a dark creature!"
"Aren't you good at defending? Then explain the identity of the dark creature!"
Everyone present, including the hidden potentates, turned their gaze towards Su Changqing.
Indeed, Su Changqing could deny everything and justify all things.